^{6 Ref} and having fallen away, again to renew `them' to reformation, having crucified again to themselves the Son of God, and exposed to public shame.

^{7 Ref} For earth, that is drinking in the rain many times coming upon it, and is bringing forth herbs fit for those because of whom also it is dressed, doth partake of blessing from God,

^{8 Ref} and that which is bearing thorns and briers `is' disapproved of, and nigh to cursing, whose end `is' for burning;

^{9 Ref} and we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things that are better, and accompanying salvation, though even thus we speak,